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Kaohsiung rains cause pothole, damage car tires; authorities apologize and promise compensation

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Heavy rains in Kaohsiung caused a pothole to form at the intersection of Cuihua Road and Xinzhuang Road, damaging multiple car tires.
  • The Public Works Department has since repaired the pothole and will contact affected vehicle owners for apologies and compensation.
  • The department will also strengthen road patrols to ensure smooth and safe traffic flow.

Heavy rainfall in Kaohsiung has led to road damage, with a significant pothole forming at the intersection of Cuihua Road and Xinzhuang Road. The pothole caused damage to the tires of several vehicles on Wednesday evening.

He lost one tire and had to spend 4,000 to 5,000 yuan to replace the new tire on the spot.

— One car ownerDescribing the financial cost of the pothole damage.

One car owner reported losing a tire and having to spend NT$4,000 to NT$5,000 on a replacement. Tire repair technicians at the scene expressed surprise at the number of vehicles requiring tire changes.

The pothole at the intersection of Cuihua Road and Xinzhuang Road in Zuoying District was caused by recent unstable weather across Taiwan. Heavy rainfall caused water accumulation on the road surface, leading to cracks and damage to the pavement when vehicles drove over it.

— Chen Bo-chunExplaining the cause of the pothole.

Chen Bo-chun, chief secretary of the Public Works Department, stated that the pothole was caused by recent unstable weather and heavy rainfall, which led to water accumulation and road surface cracking. The department dispatched personnel overnight to complete repairs immediately after receiving the report. They will contact the affected vehicle owners to offer apologies and compensation. The department also plans to enhance road patrols in the city to maintain smooth and safe driving conditions.

After receiving the report last night, personnel were immediately dispatched to complete the repair.

— Chen Bo-chunDescribing the immediate response to the pothole.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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